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Narrow win for South Africa over Argentina in gritty clash
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 8 : South Africa came from behind to secure an unconvincing 17-10 victory over Argentina in their test on Saturday before they take on New Zealand in a four-test series, starting later this month.The Springboks' tries at Velez Sarsfield came from Edwill van der Merwe and Cameron Hanekom, while flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu kicked over a penalty and conversion and substitute Handre Pollard added one conversion.Benjamin Grondona scored a try for Argentina, who had several first-choice players unavailable because of club commitments in Europe. There was also a penalty and conversion from Santiago Carreras.The clash was a chance for South Africa to warm up before they take on the All Blacks and while the Boks left a large number of their likely first choice picks at home,
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